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Disney took the delightful fairytale of Beauty and the Beast and created a beautiful animated movie that transported children and adults to another time and place. Broadway by the Bay has taken the Broadway show with the divine music of Alan Menken and clever lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and brought a delightful presentation to the stage in Redwood City.Everyone knows the engaging tale in which Belle finds herself in an enchanted castle where the beast and all the inhabitants are trapped in an animated state because of a witches’ cruel curse which only Belle (unbeknownst to her) can break. Of course, as in all fairy tales, everyone lives happily ever after. But getting there is the fun part.The multiple Tony Award production recreates all the characters from the movie from Lumiere the living candlestick, to the clock, teapot, chest of drawers and delightful rug. Wrapped up in Kelly James Tighe’s fine direction with Adam Elsberry’s creative choreography is a fast moving production that will keep everyone’s attention throughout.A talented cast with Anya Absten as the spunky Belle, John Melis as the obnoxious Gaston, Warren Wernick as Lefeu, Maureen Duffey Frentz as Mrs. Potts, Ray D’ambrosio as Cogsworth, Brendon North as the lovable Lumiere and Daniel Barrington Rubio as the Beast perform as a huge ensemble with great delivery and resilient voices.The impressive orchestra brings in a tight, crisp version of this beloved story. Alan Menken’s music and Howard Ashman, (who died during the making of the original production) and Tim Rice’s lyrics ran away with Academy Awards for the movie and Tonys for the Broadway version with “Be Our Guest,” “Beauty and The Beast,” and “Something There.”The outstanding 18-piece orchestra under the baton of Sean Kana gives the show the professional touch.The the crew backstage also performs heroically. Technical and sound designer Jon Hayward impressively gets his crew to move scenes with absolute ease. Lighting designer Aaron Spivey is always on cue. Costumes by Angela F. Lazear and Leandra Watson are pleasing and colorful.Grab the kids and go and be enchanted. ‘Disney’s Beauty and The Beast’Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St, Redwood CityPerformances through Nov. 20Information: (650) 579-5565Or visit: www.broadwaybythebay.org

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